Schist vs Migmatite Texture

Schist

Migmatite

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1 Texture

1.1 Texture

Foliated, Platy

Foliated

1.2 Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Brown, Green, Grey, Silver

Black, Bluish - Grey, Brown, Brown- Black, Dark Greenish - Grey, Dark Grey to Black

1.3 Maintenance

Less

1.4 Durability

Durable

1.4.1 Water Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.2 Scratch Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.3 Stain Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.4 Wind Resistant

✔ ✘

1.4.5 Acid Resistant

✔ ✘

1.5 Appearance

Layered and Shiny

Dull, Banded and Foilated

Texture of Schist and Migmatite

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Schist and Migmatite. Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Migmatite is Foliated. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Schist vs Migmatite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.